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Episode 31
Sagal Hyeon.
Sagal Hyeon!
Who's there?
You punks...
how could you punks?
A dog that had lost its fighting spirit is no longer a hunting dog.
Attack!
Sagal Hyeon!
- Crown Prince! - Crown Prince!
Crown Prince!
- Crown Prince! - Crown Prince!
Over there!
- Crown Prince. - Crown Prince, are you alright?
Take a look at Sagal Hyeon.
He's seriously injured.
Yes.
Sagal Hyeon. Sagal Hyeon!
Sagal Hyeon.
I'm very disappointed with you.
I'll die here...
to make up for your sins to the Crown Prince.
We've failed.
What?
That punk has such a long life.
Move the headquarters right now and get rid of any evidence.
Yes.
We're in trouble! Ahgassi...
Doyeong ahgassi is nowhere to be seen.
What? Doyeong?
Move aside.
Crown Prince!
Crown Prince, be careful.
Crown Prince!
Crown Prince.
Doyeong.
Doyeong, what's wrong?
I had a dream.
It was an awful dream of you being in danger.
It was so vivid that I rushed over here.
I had to see for myself that...
I couldn't go back to sleep.
Crown Prince.
It's alright.
Nothing happened to me.
Get up.
How come you didn't even know you've cut your foot?
How stubborn of you.
- Yeo Seokgae. - Yes?
Yes.
Let's go.
Does it hurt a lot?
You look like you're much more seriously injured.
I'm alright.
Don't worry.
How can tell me not to worry when you're injured like this?
Crown Prince.
Come in.
- Yeo Seokgae. - Yes?
Take Doyeong right back to Yeongung.
Yes, Crown Prince.
Be careful.
Doyeong ahgassi, don't worry about the Crown Prince.
Judging from the way he yelled at us, he's fine.
But Doyeong ahgassi,
you're always so beautiful.
- I really envy you. - What?
Aren't you always can be by the side of the Crown Prince and protect him?
That well... of course is my duty.
I'm Yeo Seokgae with six lives.
I'm going to give five of them to the Crown Prince.
Yes, of course.
Let's go!
That's the sword your father, general Sagal Ung, used.
He gave the sword to commander Ko Mu to hand over to you.
If you still have a grudge against me and the Goguryeo royal family,
pick up the sword.
Pick up the sword
and before I leave this room,
use the sword to kill me.
Hurry, go ahead and kill me.
Why did you save me? Why?
I can't lose a great warrior because of a grudge.
I...
- am not a warrior, I'm a assassin. - No.
The blood of a Goguryeo warrior flows in your body.
Sagal Hyeon,
your father, general Sagal Ung
and my brother had wanted to achieve the dream of a great Goguryeo.
Won't you join me in achieving that dream?
I...
don't qualify to do that.
You do!
You're more qualified than anyone to do that.
Who was it wanted you dead...
aren't you going to ask me?
Would you answer if I ask you?
If you tell me,
I would be disappointed.
Let's go.
Yes.
[Seol Doan's barracks]
So we don't know Damdeok's next move?
No.
Seol Ji only said nothing happened to her and that she's alright.
Seol Ji's not injured?
She didn't say anything about her condition as always.
Have her return fast.
What else could she do in Goguryeo?
Chief.
Don't be too worried.
She sent a message to say she's alright.
- Hata! - Yes, chief?
Send people to keep an eye on Seol Ji.
I've a strange feeling this time.
Okay, chief.
What's going on in Houyan?
It's quiet over there too.
Must be Fengba still hasn't returned yet.
Goguryeo must have been weaken from this battle.
It's strange that Houyan isn't making a move.
If the Khitan tribes dispersed,
Mohe must be the next target.
- We've to make a move first. - But chief,
it'll be winter soon.
We've to stock up on food and find land to live.
How long are we going to go on just fighting?
You've to take care of the tribe now, chief.
That's right, chief.
There are many of our people who haven't found a place to live yet.
Okay.
Until we receive news from Seol Ji,
let's focus on our people.
Yes, chief.
[Yeongung: Gae Yeonsu's quarters, Gungnaeseong]
Prime minister.
Were you looking for me?
Find a way to bring down the Crown Prince.
If I send him away, he achieves merit.
Even death avoids the Crown Prince.
Please calm down, prime minister.
A country is in peace when the royal authority and divine power
with the public sentiment and divine will are in balance.
Frankly speaking, the Crown Prince's self-righteous attitude
will put Goguryeo in a crisis.
If we can't break him,
how about getting him on our side?
A national marriage.
Since the Crown Prince's old enough to get married,
how about we find him a wife?
Maternal relatives always had the most power.
A son-in-law is a son too, prime minister.
If it's the Crown Prince, you'll have a king as a son-in-law in the future.
Doyeong, come and sit.
Do you want to go outside?
I would like to leave the capital.
I think I stayed here for too long.
I shouldn't have come back.
What's that?
It's just a piece of cloth.
I'll find you your place.
You don't have to leave and no need to be that anxious.
I'll find a reason for you to stay.
What? Did you say a national wedding? [Gungnaeseong palace]
Yes, Your Majesty.
First, you should choose a wife for the Crown Prince and make plans for the future.
It's not that I haven't thought about it.
But I don't know how the Crown Prince would feel.
However, Your Majesty,
if he meets a nice woman,
the Crown Prince will change his mind.
The prime minister has a fine daughter.
The prime minister's daughter?
That's right, Your Majesty.
If a union between the prime minister and royal family,
it would be very helpful for the advancement of our country.
But, Your Majesty,
the Crown Prince just returned from battle.
It's a bit early to be discussing this issue even before he has time to rest.
Early? It's already late.
For the sake of this country,
the Crown Prince's wife should be chosen soon.
But, Your Majesty,
that will mean a union of Sonobu and the royal family.
If the wife is to be the prime minister's daughter,
we've to be prudent.
Hey, Jungnidaehyeong!
It could be a great burden for the Crown Prince's future.
I realized many things during this battle against the Khitans.
First,
we shouldn't take it easy on the threat in the south.
The prime minister and court ministers
didn't want to move the Central Army north out of fear of Baekje.
But I don't consider Baekje to be a subject to conquer.
Baekje might be Goguryeo's enemy right now,
but we share the same roots.
In the end, Goguryeo has to embrace Baekje.
But,
your grandfather, King Gogukwon,
didn't he die in the hands of King Geunchogo of Baekje?
Also, Baekje's trying to join forces with Houyan.
I said we should embrace Baekje,
keep in mind that we're not forgiving them for everything they did.
We should show Baekje how powerful Goguryeo is.
And find a way to win them over.
And Houyan
is an enemy we can never coexist with.
We must conquer Houyan.
They don't share Goguryeo's language, customs or history.
They dug up King Micheon's grave and invaded Goguryeo many times.
If Goguryeo is to advance to the Central Plain,
Houyan must be conquered.
Crown Prince,
it feels so good just hearing what you're saying.
For all of this to happen,
there must be unity in our court first.
That's the only way for us to receive support to fight our enemies.
But, that's not going to be easy.
The factions are very calculating.
I know.
I'm going to do away with such attitudes.
Right this moment's the beginning.
We've to prepare and set the proper direction for Goguryeo.
Goguryeo's ultimate goal is to defeat Houyan.
Have the Goguryeo flag hang in the middle of the Central Plain.
You too, don't ever forget that.
Yes, Crown Prince!
Crown Prince!
Crown Prince.
What is it?
I was just with the ministers in the king's quarters.
They are talking about your wedding.
What?
Wedding?
Crown Prince, you're at that age.
Isn't natural they will talk about this issue?
For the court to stabilize,
you've to get married and have a son.
But, why do you look so upset?
The person they talking about is...
the prime minister daughter, Lady Doyeong.
What?
I forgot the Crown Prince is old enough to get married.
Brother never stayed in the capital for that long.
But that...
I heard the ministers suggested to the prime minister that Doyeong be his wife.
That's right?
Yes, she's smart and very kind.
But, she's the prime minister's daughter.
What will you do?
That's why I'm worried.
The prime minister already holds half of the court's power.
If the Crown Prince marries his daughter,
the prime minister will try to control the Crown Prince too,
I'm worried about that.
Shouldn't a wedding be between two people who love each other?
So how those two people feel is the most important.
It isn't just a wedding, it's a national wedding.
The Crown Prince's wedding is different from the ordinary people.
A wedding of a royal family involves politics.
Prime minister.
The Crown Prince is here.
Show him in.
What brings you all the way here?
You taught me many things.
Especially how to be strong when facing danger.
It was a scary lesson.
I'm glad that I could be of help to you.
However, wasn't that enough?
Are you trying to use your daughter for the sake of satisfying that greed of yours?
Why do you call it greed?
It's a nice solution for stability and unity in the court.
That's why the ministers recommended it.
Is my daughter perhaps lacking to be your wife?
Did you say the ministers recommended it?
I believe it's part of your plan to strengthen your authority.
I'm a politician.
Therefore, all values I seek are values for the country.
Doyeong must be really lonely being your daughter.
I ask that you embrace Doyeong with your virtue and generosity.
Then, I can worry less about her and focus more on national affairs.
Crown Prince, what brings you here?
By chance...
What's going on?
Marriage?
It's my duty as a father to find you a husband.
You'll be marrying a man who will be the kind of this country some day.
I can't abide by your decision.
Aren't you using me for your political ambitions?
The Crown Prince and you are a match made in heaven.
You both said the same thing and are always upsetting me.
I know you've feelings for him.
You ran to the palace in your bare feet to save the Crown Prince from danger.
You can't hide your feelings from me.
Please don't make use my feelings.
I don't care what you say.
I won't believe you.
Why can't you understand my feelings?
I'm making an effort to make up for things.
If you become the Crown Prince's wife,
I'll support him for the sake of Goguryeo's future.
I'll support you when you become the queen.
My grandson will become the king and lead this country well.
I still don't want this.
Trust me this time for once.
No father in this world would want to make his child unhappy.
A small sacrifice can bring about a great result.
I'm sure you'll fulfill that role.
That's the way for both me and the Crown Prince to survive.
That's what you wanted.
Crown Prince!
Crown Prince.
Doyeong, what's wrong?
I ask that you embrace Doyeong with your virtue and generosity.
Then, I can worry less about her and focus more on national affairs.
Prime minister...
you're a scary person.
Crown Prince.
There is a message from Ko Un.
- What? Ko Un? - Yes.
Crown Prince,
I'm sorry I've to give you bad news.
I was following Fengba
and found out he's heading for Baekje with the Houyan Crown Prince, Murong Bao.
So I'm in Baekje as merchant now.
[Wiryeseong: capital of Baekje]
Hello, we're a trade guild from Houyan.
- Houyan? - Yes.
We came with the crown prince of Houyan this time.
Here...
We've top quality porcelain and velvet from Houyan.
We heard the nobility of Baekje like it.
- Let them through. - Yes.
Let's go.
Young master, there seems to be heavy security.
That's because there are envoy from Houyan as well as Silla in Baekje.
Let's hurry.
Goguryeo could be in danger if Houyan and Baekje are to join forces.
Yes, young master.
[Wiryeseong palace reception room]
How is it? Is the tea suitable to your taste?
Yes.
It's energetic like the soldiers of Baekje.
Tea takes after the spirit of the country. [King Jinsa]
I'm glad you felt the spirit of Baekje.
If I get the chance,
I would like to treat you to our Houyan tea at Yodongseong.
Yodongseong?
That must mean you're going to recover Yodongseong from Goguryeo.
That's going to be expensive tea.
I do know that there is land you want in Goguryeo too.
I'm talking about Pyeongyangseong.
Efforts were made since the former king,
but we've always failed.
It still hurts even now when I think about Pyeongyangseong.
Then,
how about Baekje advancing to Goguryeo first?
Houyan will follow that spirit and support Baekje.
Goguryeo could be shaken up.
Then, how about Houyan attacking first?
Houyan is a powerful nation.
If you set an example,
we could join you.
The country that attacks first will suffer more damages.
That's why you want us to attack first.
A true man doesn't make others do what he doesn't want to do.
The tea taste great,
but the tea cup's small.
The value of a bowl is seen with the heart.
To a thirsty person, even rain water is sweet.
I guess you're not thirsty enough.
Is it alright with you if this negotiations don't work out?
Your Highness.
Houyan is powerful, why would I be thirsty?
Our Houyan envoys will come again with a bowl that fits.
Let's go.
[Gungnaeseong palace]
What? You mean Houyan Crown Prince Murong Bao?
Why is he in Baekje?
It's not certain yet,
but they seem to be looking to form an alliance to go against Goguryeo.
Your Majesty, it could be a great crises for Goguryeo.
We can't say their allegiance will absolutely lead to war.
And do we even know for certain if he's really there?
This letter was sent by the prime minister's son Ko Un is the proof.
Ko Un followed the Houyan envoys to Baekje.
Well...
Your Majesty, we've to come up with measures immediately now.
Even so, we need more information.
Post-war matters haven't all been settled with the Khitans yet.
We've to deal with one thing at a time.
You can't solve everything just like that.
Keep that in mind, Crown Prince.
[Buyeoseong Fortress, Goguryeo]
- Commander. - Sit.
Yes, is the Crown Prince alright?
Yes.
Sagal Hyeon did target the Crown Prince, but he's alright.
But, commander,
it seems that someone ordered the hit.
What?
Who would dare try to assassinate the Crown Prince?
We don't know that yet.
However, commander,
Cheongun is adding more security so the Crown Prince should be alright.
No.
There are black clouds over Goguryeo right now.
What's that you talking about?
The Crown Prince defeated Khitan when everyone was pessimistic.
The neighboring countries that heard about it
will use whatever means necessary to threaten Goguryeo.
Houyan especially will be really nervous.
I received a report that the number of Baekje soldiers near the southern border
had doubled from the normal number.
Baekje will be making a move soon.
We came quickly because the Crown Prince received news that
Houyan and Baekje might be trying to form an alliance.
The commander already ordered more reconnaissance of Baekje,
Houyan and other neighboring countries.
I was hoping it was just a prediction.
Gal Samu,
let the fortress lords know about the current situation
and tell them to particularly strengthen their perimeters as soon as possible.
Yes, commander. I'll obey your command.
How come you didn't even know you've cut your foot?
How stubborn of you.
Do I seem that stubborn to you?
What?
Who said you're stubborn?
No other woman in Goguryeo is as confident or energetic as you are.
Confident and energetic?
Yes, you're a very strong person.
You'll overcome whatever the difficulties.
But, why am I that worried now?
Why am I so weak?
Yeo Seokgae said he would give his life for the Crown Prince.
Kkotnim, I feel that way too.
I want to be by the Crown Prince's side...
and I want to protect the Crown Prince.
Helping to achieve the dream of a person you care about...
isn't that a worthy life?
His dream is very grand.
What could be more meaningful?
Crown Prince.
What brings you here?
I heard there were talks of marriage between you and me, Crown Prince.
Nothing certain has been decided.
I'm sure you know that my father is trying to use me to keep you in check.
So,
please make use of me, Crown Prince.
Please make use of me and go up against my father.
Achieve your great plan.
I'll be your stepping stone.
No.
I can't accept you as my wife.
I never once wanted you.
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